Outdoor walk-in freezer

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting bids on one outdoor walk-in freezer for elite Christmas tree seed storage at the Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, under IFB #10-IFB-2327427522-PLK, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The freezer must meet 26 specified product requirements, including exterior dimensions of 10 feet 11 inches by 13 feet 5 inches (interior 10 feet 1 inch by 12 feet 7 inches), 25-year insulation warranty, 12-year structural warranty, 5-year compressor warranty, anti-microbial interior finish, automatic door closer, pre-installed lighting and shelving, single-phase 220V electrical connection, and a 1,200 pound per square foot floor load rating. Vendors must provide at least three customer references, manufacturer authorization documentation, and proof of financial stability. Vendors must also demonstrate sustainability efforts in accordance with North Carolina's clean energy and environmentally responsible procurement practices.

Delivery is Free-on-Board Destination to Laurel Springs, with all transportation costs included in the total bid price. The freezer must be delivered fully assembled and ready for use. Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The State will publicly open and tabulate bids on August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET via webinar. Contract award is targeted for a date to be determined following evaluation. The contract term begins upon completion and acceptance of all scope of work requirements, with no renewal options.